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Shaun Edwards insisted Nathan Hines’ disciplinary hearing will not disrupt the Lions’ ahead of Saturday’s second Test against South Africa.

Hines was cited for an alleged dangerous tackle during the Lions’ 13-13 draw with the Emerging Springboks last night and must appear before a judicial hearing at lunchtime.

The Lions management team are meeting to finalise their Test squad today and Hines could come into the mix if they decide to inject some physicality into the Test 22.

But Edwards stressed the unfortunate timing of the hearing was outweighed by the fact a number of the Lions players proved against the Emerging Springboks they are ready for Test action if called upon.